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Who we are

Learn more about Marie Curie, the UK’s leading end of life charity, including information on our trustees, chief executive, executive team and patrons.
Our five year strategy

How we work

Our Board of Trustees delegates the day-to-day management of Marie Curie to our Chief Executive. The Executive Team – who report to the Chief Executive – is made up of the charity’s most senior managers. All our trustees, committee and advisory board members and vice presidents are unpaid volunteers.

Our trustees

The Board meets at least six times a year and is appointed by its members. The Board is advised by expert committees in audit, investment, caring services, research and retail.
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Our patrons

Marie Curie has around 45 patrons who support the charity across the UK, either within their own communities or in relation to one of our nine hospices.
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Our partners

Through our partners' generosity and the enthusiasm and commitment of their staff, we're able to reach more people and their families living with terminal illnesses across the UK.
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Our chief executive – Matthew Reed

Matthew has been Chief Executive of Marie Curie since February 2019 and is passionate about social justice and ensuring that everyone who is dying – and their families and loved ones – have the very best holistic support and clinical care they can.
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The executive team

Our Chief Executive, Matthew Reed, appoints the Executive Team which made up of the charity’s most senior managers.

Our Royal patronage

His Majesty the King, Charles III is Royal patron of Marie Curie. Over the years he has kindly supported the charity in a variety of ways.
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Inclusion and equity are at the heart of all we do 

We want every part of Marie Curie to be a place where everyone feels accepted, respected, valued, and heard – whether they’re staff, volunteers, supporters or the people we help.  Find out more about our commitment to being a diverse, inclusive charity.
Diversity and inclusion at Marie Curie

Governance

Marie Curie is a registered charity in England and Wales (207994) and Scotland (SC038731). It is also registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (507597). Our registered office address is One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London SW11 7BW.

Trading subsidiary

Marie Curie Trading Limited is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 2292795. The Company undertakes trading activities for the benefit of the parent. The registered office address for all subsidiaries is One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London SW11 7BW.

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We have a variety of jobs across the UK and are always looking for talented and passionate people to work for us.
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